Chili's Merritt Isle Fl #388
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Chili's Merritt Isle Fl #388 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average is 77, putting Chili's Merritt Isle Fl #388 squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In holding well on cook line cooked chicken (98F - Hot Holding); egg rolls (112F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. In exterior shed. Stored under lawn equipment. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Washed lemons and limes stored below unwashed produce. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Soda gun waste line behind bar not plumbed into drain
29-07-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator remade buckets. 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
90
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook placed buns on sliders for immediate service with bare hands
09-01-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cook placed buns on sliders for immediate service with bare hands
01B-12-4
74
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
78
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease dripping from surfaces of hoods. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between reach in coolers on cook line. Operator took to dish **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
86
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator replaced source bucket. Next run 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In well next to soups on service line shredded cheese (65F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In holding well on cook line. cooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding). Operator stated that all foods in well are tracked using timers built into unit. No timers on to actively track food items.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not up to date. Most recent form is dated in June. Operator stated that most recent hire has been working for no more than 3 weeks.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of margarita machine is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Willie expired July 2023
53B-14-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Beneath soda machine
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on shelf over expo station. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
41
Jun 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer was empty, dishwasher replaced container and primed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Prep employee moved trash can, then changed glove no handwash
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stainless bowl in hand wash sink next to dish pit. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on reach in near salad prep area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on zone 3 cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Sticker residue left on clean containers **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to back prep area **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink across from fryers, leaking water from faucet
29-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks in styrofoam cups on top of chicken cooler next to fryers **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bluetooth speakers on prep table and work area on cook line
40-06-5
47
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Inside cooler near salad station has debris inside. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table on server side. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on bread in storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves on salad side. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bar drink nozzle heavily build up of mold like substance. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The sliding doors on top part of ice machine and the full lid inside has black/mold like substance. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chili's Merritt Isle Fl #388 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chili's Merritt Isle Fl #388 on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chili's Merritt Isle Fl #388?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chili's Merritt Isle Fl #388.
How does Chili's Merritt Isle Fl #388 compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Chili's Merritt Isle Fl #388 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Chili's Merritt Isle Fl #388's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chili's Merritt Isle Fl #388 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chili's Merritt Isle Fl #388 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chili's Merritt Isle Fl #388 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chili's Merritt Isle Fl #388 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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